Sympathy plays a crucial role in moral judgment from "summary" of The Theory of Moral Sentiments - Adam Smith by Adam Smith
Sympathy, or the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, is at the core of moral judgment according to Adam Smith in "The Theory of Moral Sentiments." Smith argues that our moral judgments are heavily influenced by our capacity for sympathy towards others. When we see someone experiencing joy or suffering, we instinctively imagine ourselves in their situation and feel a corresponding emotion. This process of sympathetic identification allows us to put ourselves in the shoes of others and evaluate their actions or circumstances from their perspective.
Smith suggests that sympathy serves as a moral compass, guiding us towards actions that are consider...
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